Yes, Steven, you certainly do have a receptive daughter to give you that book. I too have Lust For Life but only in the paperback and would love to have it in my collection as a 1946 Edition. (My Christmas hint of which I will have to consider.)
I love reading Irving Stone and particularialy love reading about other artists lives bewildere for some odd reason. Validating my actions and reactions of being an artist myself I suppose with which I admit I can certainly relate. I won't go into some of those idosyncrasies at this time.
As for the workshops, of course I am looking into the one that Marvin is offering in North Carolina. Just have to fit it into my budget. Not that I am underestimating the value of such a visit. Why, I may have to cut off one ear to prove my desire and devotion to that cause.
